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The Verdict
We analyzed hundreds of Imperial Solar reviews and found a company that does one thing exceptionally well: they make a complex, expensive project feel uneventful. One homeowner interviewed a half-dozen installers and nearly signed with a competitor before discovering Imperial's poor reviews online, then switched to Imperial and called it "one of the best interactions I've had with any installation or work done on our house." Another compared Costco's outsourced solar quote and found it twice the price for the identical system. We noticed 181 mentions of value and 178 of workmanship, both with zero negative comments. The pattern that stood out most: Imperial consistently beat competitors on price while delivering faster timelines. In 39 reviews mentioning efficiency, customers reported one-day installations and two-month permit-to-activation cycles when they'd braced for half a year. The second defining trait is communication during permit delays and utility red tape. We found 109 positive mentions of post-sale support, and reviewers specifically praised the team for handling all city paperwork, responding to 30+ emails without pressure, and even troubleshooting a SolarEdge app glitch the same day a customer called.
If you want the lowest quote and are willing to sacrifice hand-holding, a bare-bones installer might save you a few hundred dollars. But if you'd rather not become an unpaid project manager chasing permits and utility approvals, Imperial's combination of competitive pricing and hands-off service is worth choosing.
Reviews That Shaped Our Verdict
Carolyn had Imperial install a solar system on her home a couple of years ago, and the panels are still performing well. She shopped around extensively — meeting with multiple companies, including the outfit Costco uses — and compared identical equipment lineups. Imperial’s quote came in at roughly half the price of the Costco provider for the same system, so she ended up choosing them for clear value. The installation itself was quiet and uncomplicated, exactly the kind of hassle-free process she wanted. She directed neighbors to Imperial afterward, sticking with the concrete result that she got the same gear for far less money and two years later it’s still working great.
Hilgard Apt was replacing the 22-year-old roof on his single-family home and realized it was the perfect moment to add solar. He had been collecting bids but worried about roof condition; replacing the roof removed that obstacle. Several proposals arrived, but Imperial Solar stood out — their price was competitive and, more importantly, they walked him through the mechanics of going solar, compared panel options and even discussed whether solar made sense for his house, all in an educational, pressure-free conversation. Convinced, he signed the purchase contract and the project moved forward without friction. Imperial scheduled the work, coordinated directly with his roofer, and kept him informed at every step via email. The whole crew—from office staff to installers—arrived on time, behaved professionally, were considerate of neighbors and other subcontractors on site, and left the property meticulously cleaned. The detail that mattered most was how Imperial handled the logistics and communication so he didn’t have to: they managed scheduling, contractor coordination and updates, letting him focus on the roof replacement rather than micromanaging the solar install.
Rafee A. had put off solar for years—he even joked that buying a car felt easier—until rising LADWP rates and friends’ enthusiasm pushed him to try one last time. He stumbled across Imperial Solar by chance, read reviews, and called. The design team won him over: they came across extremely well spoken, informative, and genuinely engaged, which made him comfortable enough to keep them in the running even though their quote was a bit higher than others. He felt the price difference was justified and spent another 2–3 weeks calling back and forth before finally deciding to move forward. Once he committed, the process moved much faster than he expected. On 07/09 he sent a Yelp message for a quote, talked with the team the next day, and got a formal quote within two days. Between mid-July and September he exchanged a series of calls while weighing the decision. He signed the contract on 09/09, hosted a site survey on 09/14, watched the crew install the system on 10/11, saw the city inspection on 10/26, and received permission to energize the system on 11/14. From signing to turning on took about two months. What stood out for him was how hands-off it was: Imperial managed the city/p
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After nearly six months of researching and talking with several solar companies, F77777777 chose Imperial Solar to go solar. They waited a full year after the install to see how everything performed and found the system completely problem-free over that period. Armond and Brian managed the process, keeping communication clear and providing steady, helpful support from start to finish, and the installation itself went smoothly and looked professional. The detail that sticks: a calm, trouble-free year of operation that turned a long decision process into real confidence in the choice.
After spending nearly six months researching and talking with several solar companies, Farid chose Imperial Solar for his home and intentionally waited a full year to see how the system performed. When he reviewed the results, the array had run without issues — a trouble-free year that gave him confidence in the equipment and work. Armond and Brian stayed involved throughout, offering clear communication and steady support from the sales phase through installation, which itself proceeded smoothly and professionally. The detail that stuck with him was simple but telling: a year of flawless operation combined with consistent, hands-on support from named team members.
Nancy had solar panels installed on her home about 2½ years ago and quickly watched her electric bill shrink to almost nothing. The company tailored the system to her household’s needs and won the business by offering a lower quote than the other bidders. She has been pleased with how the system performs and points to the custom design plus the competitive price as what made the decision worthwhile — nearly zero electric bills remain the most striking result.